We all go through a personal difficulty at various points in our lives. We feel anxious, sad, angry, stressed out and many other emotions that threaten to overwhelm us. There are many times when we feel we cannot share our feelings and problems with anyone. We keep these emotions bottled up inside us and then we feel like we are about to explode. We feel unable to carry on. We feel stuck.

When you are caught in these situations, you may not be able to see the options and resources that are available to you. Don’t wait until life becomes unbearable before you reach out to someone for help. Going to a counsellor is a healthy way of coping with your difficulties.

At the Listening Tree you will be listened to without prejudice and accepted without conditions. It is a place where you can be yourself, free to examine your own dreams and desires, confront your fears and pains and rest for a while before you walk on your path again.

Our Counselling centers in Bangalore are present in Bannerghatta, Indiranagar and New Thippasandra.

Our mission is to help individuals understand and act on their choices so they are able to embrace the change they wish to see in their lives.

What does this statement mean?
This means that you may be undergoing a difficulty right now but we believe that you have the inner strength and resources to cope. You have the capacity to craft solutions that are right for your life. We want to help you figure out what those resources are. We want to work with you so you are clearer about the options that lie before you. Once you understand your choices, we would like to journey with you as you forge your own unique path and embrace the change that you wish to see in your life.

We will bring our core values of respect, self-discovery and nurturing to guide us in our professional relationship with you. We believe that our work together will be a collaborative effort.

Respect
We believe that every person is unique. You have your own unique set of capabilities and vulnerabilities. Our work with you will be based on respect for who you are, what you deserve and what you are capable of.

Self-discovery
We believe that everyone needs to find that quiet space where they can slow down and look within themselves to figure out how to move forward. We would like to create that space for you, a space where you discover and become aware of your real needs and feelings. We wish to work with you on this voyage of self-discovery, using proven techniques as you move from awareness to acceptance of your inner world.

Nurturing
We believe you have the potential to grow and blossom if you are nurtured. We would like to help you grow out of your constraints and grow into your potential.Our work with you will be based on the belief that, given the right encouragement and support, you will find your strength and your own unique path forward.

The Listening Tree consists of two individuals who have come together from various fields to pursue their passion for counselling.

Ms. Reshma Prakash has previously worked with the World Health Organization in Geneva. Ms. Sunita Sivamani’s previous avatar was a human resources manager. Together, we combine a unique set of approaches and experiences in life to form The Listening Tree.

Come rest for a while under the Listening Tree,
its roots go deep and its shade is sweet.
Come lean against its solid frame
and let your story find its shape.

Your joy, your delight, the core of your softness
Bring it to the tree and discover your brightness.

Lay down your trust under the Listening Tree,
you will find here acceptance and the space to be free.
You have a story to tell and it is yours in the making,
Come rest for a while, for the tree is listening.

Myths

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The Tree House

We organize various activities in our Tree House so watch this space for future invitations. You may wish to join a group to discuss specific topics, attend a talk or celebrate a special event with us. We will keep you posted.

Testimonials

If you have any feedback on either our website or our counselling services, please do write to us. We work with both individuals and organizations and people have nice things to say about us.